As you step out into your garden or vegetable patch in Spring, it may look as if there is very little to see. After the long, cold and very wet winter, it is a time to explore with your children and find our what has survived and what has not. Spring is a time when … [Read more…]
This winter seems to have gone on forever and I have felt it more so than ever before. My hands have been freezing. Gloves aren’t always an option if you are doing anthing with animals and the children have used them in their playing anyway so I can only have one. I have taken to … [Read more…]
At the farm, I like to think we live and breathe seasons. I really think children enjoy reading stories that they can relate to and books can be a really lovely alternative to chocolate gifts at Easter. I have come up with our favourite books for Spring time and Easter at the farm. Emma’s Lamb … [Read more…]
What a month is has been on the farm. From Fool’s Spring at the start, turning to the wettest, stormiest weather we have had in ages. Thankfully, I feel the page has at last turned from winter to the shiny new page of spring and we have all breathed a little sigh of relief. As … [Read more…]
I felt I wasted the last spell of sunny weather we had. I got the slide out and the children had the odd swing. I even bought them both a pair of matching shorts-1980s style towelling ones. The weather changed, as it always does though but I waited. The last day or so has been … [Read more…]
Lambing has started and we are all excited (for now) about it. There is a period of about two weeks before it begins when we are all on high alert. Sometimes worrying about it. Sometimes excited about it but it is just nervousness, waiting for it to happen. Here are my five ways you know … [Read more…]
It’s the first day of Spring today and I could not be more pleased. There is something about Spring which just brings hope and promise. I am just hoping that this year promises to be drier than last for both the sake of the farm and the children. Here are my top five ways you … [Read more…]
I think it is safe to say that warmer weather is on the way and the first thing I think of (apart from getting washing dry outside) is salad. This is one of my favourites and is as good on a cheese sandwich as it is as a side dish to a main meal. … [Read more…]
So #Lambing2015 is nearly upon us. This weekend saw us move the pregnant ewes from their usual field to one nearer the house so we can keep an eye on them. It is great because we can see them from our bedroom window so Hubster has a look out every morning to see if any … [Read more…]
It seems a lot of people have started decorating their homes for Easter. Not quite as much as Christmas but still with a tree as the centre piece. I bought an Easter tree when it was Boo’s first Easter. I suppose I was celebrating new life myself and got swept up in the Spring-like feeling. … [Read more…]
